I wanted to sit down and talk with you like a friend today, because relationships can be the very best part of our lives… or the hardest. In this episode, I share what I’ve been teaching at my church about why unity matters so much—and how to actually experience it.

We talk about the one attitude that changes everything (and it’s not what most people expect), how to handle the anxiety that comes with hard relationships, and how to stay grounded when things feel tense.

If you’ve been struggling with conflict, distance, or frustration in a relationship, this episode will give you a simple, practical way forward.

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Key Takeaways

[0:00:20] Unity as the Gateway to God’s Blessing 

[0:07:32] Humility: The Foundation of Healthy Relationships 

[0:12:47] What True Humility Looks Like in Practice 

[0:23:19] Casting Relational Anxiety on God 

[0:26:52] Recognizing the Real Enemy in Conflict 

What We Talk About
Why relationships shape the quality of your life
Psalm 133 and the power of unity
The difference between humility and humiliation
How pride shows up in everyday relationships
What to do with anxiety during conflict
Recognizing the spiritual battle behind relationship tension
Practical ways to respond instead of react

3 Biblical Keys to Healthy, Unified Relationships (from 1 Peter 5):
 Choose Humility
Think about others, not just yourself
Seek to understand, not just be understood
Humility makes people feel cared for, not controlled
 Cast Your Anxieties on God
Bring your relationship stress to Him
Talk honestly with God about what you’re feeling
Trust that He cares deeply about what you’re walking through
 Stay Spiritually Aware
Not every thought is from God
The enemy works to create division
Pause, pray, and stand firm in truth

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/

I wanted to sit down and talk with you like a friend today, because relationships can be the very best part of our lives&hellip; or the hardest. In this episode, I share what I&rsquo;ve been teaching at my church about why unity matters so much&mdash;and how to actually experience it.
We talk about the one attitude that changes everything (and it&rsquo;s not what most people expect), how to handle the anxiety that comes with hard relationships, and how to stay grounded when things feel tense.
If you&rsquo;ve been struggling with conflict, distance, or frustration in a relationship, this episode will give you a simple, practical way forward.
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
Key Takeaways
[0:00:20] Unity as the Gateway to God&rsquo;s Blessing&nbsp;
[0:07:32] Humility: The Foundation of Healthy Relationships&nbsp;
[0:12:47] What True Humility Looks Like in Practice&nbsp;
[0:23:19] Casting Relational Anxiety on God&nbsp;
[0:26:52] Recognizing the Real Enemy in Conflict&nbsp;
What We Talk About
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why relationships shape the quality of your life</li>
<li aria-level="1">Psalm 133 and the power of unity</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between humility and humiliation</li>
<li aria-level="1">How pride shows up in everyday relationships</li>
<li aria-level="1">What to do with anxiety during conflict</li>
<li aria-level="1">Recognizing the spiritual battle behind relationship tension</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical ways to respond instead of react</li>
</ul>
3 Biblical Keys to Healthy, Unified Relationships (from 1 Peter 5):
<ol>
<li> Choose Humility</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Think about others, not just yourself</li>
<li aria-level="1">Seek to understand, not just be understood</li>
<li aria-level="1">Humility makes people feel cared for, not controlled</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li> Cast Your Anxieties on God</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Bring your relationship stress to Him</li>
<li aria-level="1">Talk honestly with God about what you&rsquo;re feeling</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trust that He cares deeply about what you&rsquo;re walking through</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li> Stay Spiritually Aware</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Not every thought is from God</li>
<li aria-level="1">The enemy works to create division</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pause, pray, and stand firm in truth</li>
</ul>
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.
Let&rsquo;s Connect:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>

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Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

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